The Ministry of Health of Bhutan, in collaboration with the JICA Bhutan Office, organized a one-day Mother and Child Health (MCH) Fair on February 13, 2026, at the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital under the theme “For Positive Pregnancy Experiences and Outcomes.” The event promoted awareness on maternal and neonatal health, bringing [...]
At least 24 children, including a three-year-old, were reportedly killed by direct fire from security forces during nationwide protests in Iran, according to the HANA Human Rights Organization. The organization stated that it verified the identities of the victims through field research and cross-checking multiple sources. According to its findings, the shootings were not [...]
In the February 12 general election in Bangladesh, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a decisive victory, securing 49.97% of the vote and 209 seats, a significant increase from its 30.81% vote share and 140 seats in 1991. The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (Jamaat) also made remarkable progress, winning 31.76% of the vote and 68 seats, [...]
Police arrested 388 suspects in a large-scale operation against online gambling syndicates following raids on 17 business premises and homes across Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, and Penang. The operation targeted individuals and companies believed to have developed back-office systems, online gambling platforms, and promotional materials aimed at victims both locally and internationally. Those arrested included [...]
Following the December 27, 2025 ceasefire, an additional 2,699 displaced people have returned home, bringing the total return rate to nearly 88 percent of the more than 640,000 displaced during the conflict. However, about 80,000 people remain in camps because their homes were heavily damaged or contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO) during Thailand’s military [...]
A study titled “Digital Concerns in Jordan: Public Perceptions on Social Media and AI Tools,” presented on Global Safer Internet Day, shows strong public concern over children’s use of social media and AI. Conducted between December 20, 2025, and January 10, 2026, the study highlights broad support for tighter digital regulations. About 90% of [...]
Cancer rates in Iraq have risen significantly in recent years, raising major public health concerns. Experts attribute the increase to environmental pollution, rapid urban overcrowding, shrinking green spaces, and the country’s high vulnerability to climate change. According to 2025 data from oncology centers, the Kurdistan Region recorded 10,500 cases, Dhi Qar 10,000 cumulative cases, [...]
Bhutan’s health sector is facing a growing workforce crisis, particularly at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), due to the continued loss of medical professionals. In 2025, 92 staff resigned, with 45 more giving notice and 31 applying for Extra Ordinary Leave (EOL)—many of whom are unlikely to return as they seek [...]
Iranian authorities have sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to a total of six years in prison for “gathering and collusion to commit a crime,” according to her lawyer. She also received an additional one-and-a-half-year sentence for propaganda-related activities, along with a two-year travel ban and two years of internal exile to the [...]
A 2024 survey by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics and UNFPA found that 76% of ever-married women aged 15 and above have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime, with 49% facing violence in the past year. Violence against women and girls spans physical, sexual, emotional, and economic abuse, as well as controlling behaviors, [...]